Radiohead musician issues statement on his ongoing work with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa after being accused of ‘artwashing genocide’ by pro-Palestine movementRadiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has defended his ongoing collaboration with the Israeli artist Dudu Tassa amid criticism from pro-Palestine activists, calling the backlash “unprogressive” and “silencing”.Greenwood, a composer and musician who also plays in the Radiohead spin-off group The Smile, has been playing with Tassa since 2008. Last year, Greenwood and Tassa released a collaborative album titled Jarak Qaribak, a compilation of Arabic love songs featuring artists from across the Middle East. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/05/radiohead-jonny-greenwood-israel-show-backlash-dudu-tassa-israel-gaza-war-palestine
Author : Guardian staff
Publish date : 2024-06-05 02:15:21
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